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3rd Annual Multicultural Talent Show

On Saturday, July 13, 2019, AHC held its
3rd annual multicultural talent show.
The event was well attended with more
than 300 participants who engaged
the crowd in song, dance, music and entertainment showcasing their diverse
and wonderful array of talents. Staff and volunteers also provided henna and
activities for the children.

At this event, we invited members of the Cree, Dene, Metis and numerous other Indigenous nations in Treaty No. 6 as many of our community members are newcomers to amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ Edmonton, and we looked forward to providing the community more opportunities to learn more about Indigenous experiences, rights and culture.  An opening Land Acknowledgement and a Cree prayer was presented by Lloyd Cardinal, who shared some of the Cree History and sang a wonderful Cree song.

Social bonds can be improved greatly through art, cultural and recreational activities. Social interaction, through such events, has been proven to break down unfamiliarity, fear and isolation. They also promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence among diverse community groups. Such activities play a very essential role in promoting sustainable social development for future generations as youth can act as a bridge between cultures and serve as key agents in promoting peace and intercultural understanding.

This event served to strengthen the integration between communities and show a sense of identity and belonging for people of all ages, Such activities play a very essential role in promoting sustainable social and economic development for future generations, as youth can act as a bridge between cultures and serve as key agents in promoting peace and intercultural understanding.

View images from the event below.



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Land Acknowledgment

As an organization working towards improving peoples’ well being, we acknowledge our presence on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route for the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, Ojibway, Anishinaabe, Nakota Sioux, and Inuit, as our responsibility to extend support for healing to our Indigenous Community members during this difficult times. 
We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries and whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.

As an organization, we commit ourselves to continue to acknowledge, learn, understand, and create opportunities to educate our staff, volunteers, and community members about the lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, walking the path of reconciliation.

Action for Healthy Communities Society of Alberta (AHC's) Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AHC is a proud proponent of diversity in the workforce, and we support an inclusive workplace that values the diversity of ideas.

AHC fosters diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization. It is among the cornerstones of our core values of inclusion, collaboration, participation, personal development, innovation and excellence. We understand that equity deserving individuals and communities possess huge potential for growth and development but facing myriad of challenges which can be addressed through their capacity building by hiring and retaining individuals with an array of competencies, talents, experiences, and ideas to propel the innovation that drives our success. 
A diverse workforce and inclusive culture help us strengthen performance and inspire creative solutions. We believe the attention given to diversity and inclusion makes us more responsive, agile, trustworthy and innovative.

AHC's diversity and inclusion policies aim to foster an inclusive space that encourages more meaningful engagement among all program participants, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders to strengthen our performance.
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